Little Tigs had a 38.5 temperature last and tested positive for covid this morning. Did a test for him yesterday and it was negative so thought it was something else.
Anyway, he can't go to school for the rest of the week so will be isolating at home. I need to pop to the pharmacy to pick up another pack of tests for me as I'm currently negative but have had a sore throat since Monday. Only got 1 left in pack.
Can I go out with my mask on and do you think at age 11 (12 in May) it's ok to leave him at home on his own? When I was his age I was always left at home but that was 40 years ago. Just want to make sure I'm doing the right thing as I've not left him home alone before.
You are the person best qualified to decide whether it is safe for him to be left alone for a short time. If he's usually a responsible person it should be OK; if he's liable to get up to mischief don't leave him.
Firstly you can go out but why not get some sent? They only take a couple of days. Secondly yes, if you feel safe leaving him alone then it's OK to do so
One advantage of social media these days is that a video call every 2-3 hours will remind him that you are being the concerned parent but can also double check that nothing is awry and thus settle your mind and concerns
what's a short time, fiven mins, ten mins, half an hour or an hour - we can't answer this, it's your assessment of risk - but give your pharmacist a call if you have any doubt - remember there are volunteers who can pick up what you need and deliver to your home.
Bless young Tigger, hope he gets on the mend soon. I also remember being a 'latch street child' but personally knowing you're a busy working Mum, I wouldn't leave them alone. I've no idea about legal requirements these days. I just wish him well and you Xx
I got tests in the post the day after ordering them on the NHS site. Tests don't make you better, they just tell you whether or not it's likely that you have Covid. If you needed urgent meds, then I'd say do whatever is needed to get them, if just tests then it's not so urgent.
My parents are not near me anymore since I moved and they're going out tomorrow. I've ordered some by post so hope they arrive Friday.
Atheist, I know all that but little Tigs was due to go to his dads on Saturday which he won't be able to do. I would like to test him again in 5 days to see if he's negative and can go on Monday for half term.
I hope little Tiggs isn't too unwell, and I really hope that you don't get ill either.
It would probably okay if you did leave him, but any good parent is bound to think of all that could go wrong. As you say things were different when we were young. :-)